OT - Tour de France

Frank from Houma · July 2011

Not a cycle dude but really enjoy watching the replay each evening on Versus.

Enjoy the strategy, the countryside is mightyfine, and aerial shots of Chateaus and churches, etc. are amazing.

Like the announcers as well.

PattyO · July 2011

Can you imagine riding in the peloton?

Frank from Houma · July 2011

I have a friend at work who does 40 miles every weekend with a group and they will ride 75-100 mile races 4-5 times a year. He says the faster the Peleton is going, the easier it is to cycle/draft if you are in the middle of the pack.

But Patty, I really can't imagine it.

These guys are in such great shape.

Grandpas Grub · July 2011

We are watching the Tour de France also. My son is riding for cancer charity in the Lotoja race, 204 miles in 1 day, 9,000' elevation change (3 mountain ranges) ending in Jackson Hole Wyoming.

Other than off road, he has never cycled before 3 or so months ago. Since then he has ridden just over 1000 miles. It is amazing how much wear goes on those bikes and how expensive the bikes are. I can only imagine what the bikes are like for those competitors.

Gunnar · July 2011

I ride and my wife doesn't. However she enjoys watching for your same reasons. It's getting close with Cadel Evans and Frank Schleck...only three days to take the lead. No passing on the final day..that's all show and parade to bring the winner to Paris. 2200 miles in 21 days...not for the faint of heart(23 days, 2 days of rest).

Gunnar · July 2011

Hmm guessing...$15k to 20k for starters...and there's a rack of them on the team car.

Grandpas Grub · July 2011

I wouldn't at all be surprised if they are more than that. The bikes are amazing.

mad max beyond eggdome · July 2011

i love the tour. . .what those guys do for 3 weeks is beyond incredible. . .and yeah, they drive through beautiful scenery every day. ...best day will be friday when they ride up alp d' huez....one of the most famous, toughest rides on the tour. . .

Grandpas Grub · July 2011

Do you compete and how long of rides do you do?

NibbleMeThis · July 2011

I love the Tour. This year has been brutal and tomorrow should be pivotal with three HC climbs.

I'm a cyclist and used the exact same argument to spent an obscene amount of money on a bike that I did for my first Egg - It cost a lot but I'm going to use it every day!

10,000 miles later, I still have the same bike. I wish I'd been logging the hours of use on my Eggs...the "per use" cost makes them totally a bargain! :woohoo:

GirlyEgg · July 2011

I love le tour! I have several friends across the country that we conference each other during the weekend stages and watch together with coffee and croissants...Liggett and Ask Bobke are my favs!

Gunnar · July 2011

Saturday group ride averages 60 miles plus...past Monday was 20, tonight was 30. It's Houston we're flat and heat/humidty. Too old to care to compete (50++++), but ride with a few that do. When I get dropped so be it, just hanging in and enjoying it.

Carolina Q · July 2011

Love le Tour. And Phil and Paul. can't stand Pistolero. Don't really care who wins... unless it's Berto.

Hoping for Voeckler (which likely will not happen) or Cadel. A Frenchman has not won the TdF since the Badger. Would love to see Thomas win, but he's a long shot. He's hangin' in, but is not that great at the ITT. Am NOT pulling for the Schlecks and definitely NOT Berto.

GirlyEgg · July 2011

Agree about Berto, but would love to see Andy and Frank on the podium in Paris!

Grandpas Grub · July 2011

Takes a lot of commitment (and time). Congratulations!!!

GG

Carolina Q · July 2011

no way!! the schmucks spend way too much time babysitting each other! One of them needs to go for it - and neither WILL!!

GirlyEgg · July 2011

At least their name isn't "Hincapie"...the ultimate 'sitter of all time!

WeberWho? · July 2011

When Lance Armstrong's bike went missing a few years ago they estimated the bike value between $10,000 - $12,000

WeberWho? · July 2011

Double post

Bobby-Q · July 2011

Hincapie is the ultimate lead man. Lance has said on several occasions that he couldn't have done 7 without him. He still supports him even amid the rumors that were spread.

I hope that Voeckler can hold on for 2 more days and not die in the time trial but I know it is slim. I just can't help but think that if he stays with the big climbers he'll have enough national pride to carry him through the time trial as well.

I've been a huge fan of Le Tour for several years and have watched every minute of the coverage this year. I even won 4 clean bottles this year!!

Bobby-Q · July 2011

I bet you could find a way to track your EGG hours on mapmyride.com.

I'll look into it and maybe we can "race" lol.

Cpt'n Cook · July 2011

I love the tour too! I watch it every year and it is even better now with my HDTV. Great scenery.

smbishop · July 2011

Yep, I watch it every year. Get up at 5am and enjoy the show. Love it!

Carolina Q · July 2011

Scott, u should move east. Then, you could sleep til 8!! :laugh:

Helluva stage today!!! No way Tommy holds on til Sunday, but I'd LOVE to see it!!! Glad to see Fingerbang GONE!!

smbishop · July 2011

I know you are not a Schleck fan, but Andy pulled off a great ride today. Tomorrow should be fun!

I like 5am because it give me some quiet time before the wife and daughters wake up! :laugh:

smbishop · July 2011

And I have nothing to base this biased opion on, but maybe Contador decided not to dope this year...

Carolina Q · July 2011

the only one i really DON'T want to podium is bert. so after today, I'm good.

and, yeah, he may well have avoided the meat and plasticizers this year. chicken only!! :laugh:

TheHandleGuy · July 2011

The tour is awesome as usual. I used to road race, um , quite a few years ago. Finally accepted reality and sold my Colnago C40 about 4 years ago. But I never miss the tour.

It drives my wife nuts that I can be glued to the TV for this race. Unbelievably fits guys they are!

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